Report also notes that affordable housing is increasingly elusive in the region, racial disparities persist and evictions are on the rise.
Report identifies major gaps in regional response to homelessness
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WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Storms return this weekend, humidity stays high.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission unanimously recommends disapproval of Gateway data center
Concerns over transmission line routes led commissioners to vote 7-0 against the project, which was intended for the 84-acre ‘Hylton tract.’
Pick a pooch: Stafford County asks for public’s help in naming new dog park
The winning dog name will be announced at a ribbon-cutting ceremony next month.
Spotsylvania supervisors open to repairing bond with Virginia Heritage HOA
Residents are requesting nearly $1.3 million in relief from the county, alleging its staff prematurely released performance bonds to builder Lennar Homes.
Fredericksburg bicycle and pedestrian connector project finishes early
Paved path along Lafayette Boulevard between Twin Lake Drive and St. Paul Street is now open.
City school board debate over professional development policy is a real trip
New policy requiring pre-approval for conference and other opportunities passes 4-2 — but not without some crosstalk.
King George superintendent hopes rebuilt vocational center will ease overcrowding
School board is exploring renovation of 57-year-old building — or demolishing it and building a new job training center.
Still standing? Virginia Supreme Court to hear HFFI’s lawsuit against Fredericksburg City Council
Appeal centers on nonprofit’s legal standing to contest demolition of structure at 204 Lewis St.
On the Agenda, July 7-11
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
A victim of the current climate? Leading weather report taken offline
The National Climate Assessment, which was established by Congress in 1990, quietly went dark earlier this week.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Dry weekend, with a drop in humidity.
They worked to keep the Moss Free Clinic open. Now, they’re tasked with closing it down — as volunteers.
Despite closing on June 12, the clinic must keep its pharmacy open through July 10 per state regulations.
Public meetings planned for road projects in Stafford, King George and Caroline
The meetings will be July 8, 9, and 10.
Stafford supervisors agree to apply for FEMA grant, buy two fire engines
A reminder about fireworks safety also provided some levity at Tuesday’s meeting.
Kaine, Warner vote no, but Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes U.S. Senate
Rep. Eugene Vindman, who represents the Fredericksburg area, also voted against the bill when it was taken up in the House.
Downtown Greens receives grant for ‘community beautification’
Grant will cover planting of native plant species, installation of educational signage.
City seeking junior reporter for ‘Zip Trip’ TV segment
Series will spotlight Fredericksburg’s business, culture and events on July 25.
Here are some of the new state laws that will take effect Tuesday
They concern everything from cyberbullying to insurance coverage.
National champs: After setting state record, Colonial Forge relay soared to new heights
The Colonial Forge High School boys 400 meter relay team captured first-place at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet in Philadelphia recently.
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